All Glass 125 - Tempered?

[wolf pup]

So...due to certain circumstances I have the oppourtunity to drain my tank and drill the back. Prior to doing this I was hoping to make sure that the glass is not tempered. I sent an email off to All-Glass's new website (aqueon?) but I also found the following link


http://www.thekrib.com/TankHardware/size-chart.html

My tank was purchased new in 1997 and is a 125 gal (72")
I am probably being overly paranoid but I was hoping that someone might have the same tank and has successfully drilled it. The glass is only 3/8" thick which is where my concern lies. I am wondering if they tempered the sides to enable them to go with thinner glass.

[Engine 7]

Ok, what is with your avatar?

[fat-tony]

I drilled an AGA 125 no problem. I think they get away with it because of the 2 braces at the top. Maybe someone else will chime in.....

[wooden_reefer]

3/8 is good to 24 inches tall, if there is a brace, I gather.

[ekrunch]

I have an AGA 125 Mega Flow, the bottom is tempered but the sides are not. I'm not sure about the non-MF tank though.

[wolf pup]

Yup - they have 2 braces on the top - I'm going to go for it - worst case is you see me in the WTB forums.

[ekrunch]

Originally posted by wolf pup
Yup - they have 2 braces on the top - I'm going to go for it - worst case is you see me in the WTB forums.

Are you drilling the sides or the bottom?

[wolf pup]

Gonna be the sides since I did hear back from aqueon and they state that the bottom is tempered but the sides are not. Now I just hope I don't drop it on my toe! Thanks to all who replied!

[alfieferenzo84]

most sides are okay to drill from what i have been told just dont drill the bottom!!!